are Japanese female history buffs, who may also use the speech and mannerisms of pre-industrial Japan in their social gatherings. Reki-jo are a kind of otaku, people obsessed with a particular interest. Economic activity relating to the fad generates US$725 million per year. Etymology Reki-jo is a contraction of . Persons of interest The Shinsengumi are a common interest of reki-jo. Other historical figures commonly of interest to reki-jo include: Date Masamune Sanada Yukimura Ishida Mitsunari Naoe Kanetsugu Sakamoto Ryōma Iwamoto Tetsuzō. Notable reki-jo Model Anne Watanabe, daughter of actor Ken Watanabe, is a notable reki-jo. The manga and anime character from the Genshiken franchise is an example of a reki-jo in popular fiction. In the series Girls und Panzer, the Hippo Team is made up of Ooarai Girls High School's reki-jo clique. See also Anime and manga fandom Cosplay Sengoku Basara References External links “Reki-jo” or “History Girls” Fandom Japanese values Otaku Women-related neologisms